The laboratory is equipped with several PCs attached to the Denver Health network.These machines are capable of complex statistical and epidemiological analysis using programs such as SAS for windows, Statview and Epilnfo.Software is also available for word-processing and production of scientific graphics.

Office:

Denver Health Medical Center has dedicated office space for 3 full time trauma research fellows in the Department of Surgery.An additional 837 square feet of office space for 6 research associates is available in the Research Laboratory.Secretarial assistance is provided by clinical secretarial staff.

Others:

Denver Health Medical Center has two helipads, 2 ED resuscitation suites, OR rooms and ICU beds dedicated specifically for trauma care.The research laboratory also has 1096 square feet for a conference room, a research supply storage room, a library, a stationary supply room and a human protocol library.

Major Equipment:

1)Preparative rotors: A series of preparative rotors (elutriation rotor, JA-10, JA-14 and T1 35’s) plus accompanying centrifuges are available for protein and cell preparation within the laboratory.

2)A Microscope suitable for fluorescent imaging of stained cells.In addition, more elaborate setups including sensitive fluorescent capabilities are also available.